The most recommended activity at Takachiho Gorge is renting a boat to experience the river at the base of the canyon. The view from the water—where you can see the cascading waterfalls and dramatic columnar cliffs …

Takachiho Gorge boat riding…の続きを読む

  A theme park dedicated to the various Sanrio characters including Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll and My Melody. Harmonyland is located in Hiji, Oita Prefecture, approximately a 30minutes drive from JR Beppu Station.   & …

Sanrio Harmoneyland…の続きを読む

  I want to save people in the Sotome from poor life. Former Shitsu Aid Centeris indispensable in talking about the history and culture of the region. In 1879, Father Marc Marie de Rotz, a French missionary who has …

Former Shitsu Aid Center…の続きを読む

              Built in 1882 by Father de Rotz, this low-ceiling church features a brick exterior, wood interior and stone entranceway.  The roof itself is low in order to limit damage done by strong winds. The church’s b …

Shitsu Church…の続きを読む

  Soaring 1375 metres into the sky, Mount Tsurumi is a breath taking mountain overlooking Beppu that offers some decent hiking, rare flora and outstanding vistas.  Visitors can take a ropeway 800 metres up and revel …

Mount Tsurumi…の続きを読む

  Christianity in Japan has a unique history that is not found anywhere else in the world. The history of Christianity in Japan began in 1549 when Francis Xavier arrived as the first missionary. Christianity then sp …

History of Japanese Christianity…の続きを読む

  After the discovery of the numerous hidden Christians in Ikitsuki Island in 1865, they began to work on recovering their Catholic faith although they were not too successful at first. Then in 1878, a priest named …

Yamada Church…の続きを読む

  The museum stores and displays the historical collection of the Matsura family who ruled over the northern area of Nagasaki prefecture since the 13th century.     The museum is housed in the former priva …

Matsura Historical Museum…の続きを読む

  This church is a catholic church in Hirado, Nagasaki. Hirado is a place where Francis Xavier visited 3 times in Japan to spread Christianity, and even during the Kinkyo Ordinance of the Edo Period that prohibited …

St. Francis Xavier Memorial Church…の続きを読む

  The Church is located in Kurosaki district, where was place of the setting for Endo Shusaku’s novel Silence.  In 1897, the foundations were laid down according to Father de Rotz’s design. Construction follow …

Kurosaki Church…の続きを読む